April Nail Art Challenge

Hello ladies!

For the whole month of April I will be doing a nail art challenge with some of the other girls from Fancy Friday!

You guys are welcome to join using the hashtag #WeekendOffNailArtChallenge on Instagram or with the InLinkz at the end of every blog post!

Stay polished.
- Louise

Fancy Friday: Easter

Hello ladies!

Today it is time for another Fancy Friday challenge, where the theme this week is easter.
I made a manicure inspired by the colors of easter (yellow and green) and the decorations on easer eggs (tribal print).

For the manicure I started off with a white base of OPI Alpine Snow on all my nails. Afterwards I made a gradient with a make-up sponge, the yellow polish Ciaté Big Yellow Taxi, and the green Essie First Timer. Then I freehanded on the tribal print with white acrylic paint and a small nail art brush. Unfortunately the yellow polish "swallowed" the white acrylic paint after I applied the top coat, so it looks faded over the yellow polish.

I like how this turned out, even though the white acrylic paint is a little faded.
What do you guys think about this easter manicure? Let me know in the comments!

Stay polished.
- Louise

Remember to check out what the other girls created for this week's challenge down below!

An InLinkz Link-up

China Glaze Point Me to the Party

Hey guys!

Today I have a simple swatch and review of China Glaze Point Me to the Party from the newest China Glaze collection to show you!
Point Me to the Party is a neon glitter with green, blue, pink, purple, and orange glitters in various sizes.

The formula was good and it was easy to apply. The glitter pay-off was good as well, but it was a bit heavy on the base.
Down below I used one coat over white.

I love how festive and fun this glitter is!
What do you guys think about it? Let me know in the comments!

Stay polished.
- Louise

Foil

Hi girls!

Today I made a simple, blue gradient using nail foil.

For the manicure I started off with nail foil glue on all my nails. Then I waited 5 minutes (till when it went clear) before I applied the nail foil to the nails, pressed firmly, and I took it off.

The nail foil glue I used for this manicure is from Born Pretty Store. It comes in an 8 ml. bottle (#9341) as seen in the picture above.
I like this nail foil glue as it is really easy to use (you just have to wait until it turns clear), it does what it  promises, and you get a lot for your money (it is a big bottle and a lot of uses for only $4.59)!
If you want to buy something in Born Pretty Store remember to use my coupon code SXKQ10 to get 10% off your entire order and free international shipping. Click here to see their nail art products.

Even though the manicure did not turn out perfect, I like the result anyway.
What do you guys think about this foil gradient? Let me know in the comment!

Stay polished.
- Louise

Anniversary

Hey guys!

Yesterday me and my boyfriend had our three year anniversary together!
I made a pink gradient for the occasion.

For the manicure I started off with a pink base of Essie Fiji. Afterwards I made the gradient effect with a make-up sponge and the following polishes (from lightest to darkest): Essie Fiji, Essie Lovie Dovie, and Essie Watermelon. To finish off the manicure I applied China Glaze Fairy Dust on top of the gradient.

This manicure is a tad too girly for me, but it was perfect for our anniversary!
What do you guys think about this manicure? Let me know in the comments!

Stay polished.
- Louise

Fancy Friday: Favorite Color

Hello ladies!

Today the theme in Fancy Friday is favorite color, so I made a blue ombré featuring negative space!

For the manicure I applied Single Chevron Nail Vinyls from Glam My Mani near the cuticle-area on my naked nails. Then I used five different blue polishes to paint one color on each nail. I used the following polishes (from lightest to darkest): Essie Borrowed and Blue, Deborah Lippmann Blue Orchid, Essie Avenue Maintain, Essie Mezmerise, and Essie Style Cartel.

I really like the result!
What do you guys think about this blue ombré? Let me know in the comments!

Stay polished.
- Louise

Remember to check out what the other girls created for this week's challenge down below!

An InLinkz Link-up

Leopard Ombré

Hello ladies!

Today I made a leopard ombré inspired by the amazingly talented Cathy of More Nail Polish.

For the manicure I started off with a coral (orange/pink) nail polish of piCture pOlish Paris. Afterwards I used different sized dotting tools and the red scattered holo piCture pOlish Bridget to make random dots that goes from big (on my thumb) to small (on my pinky). Lastly I outlined the dots with the black Essie Licorice and an orange stick.

I really love how this turned out!
What do you guys think about this manicure? Let me know in the comments!

Stay polished.
- Louise